Benefit Concert to Heal the World With a Cure and Support HBCU Education Programs

    FLINT, MI, January 27, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Melvin Riley and Ready for the World are set to take the stage for a live performance during the pay-per-view benefit concert entitled, "Dance & Romance Valentine's Concert". The event will take place on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 9pm ET / 6pm PT. They will be performing a medley of their hits including, "Love You Down", "Tonight", "Gently", and "Oh Sheila", just to name a few. The general cost of admission is $15 and $25 for V.I.P. admission, which includes access to the post meet and greet party with Melvin Riley and celebrity guest DJ J-Scratch of Southern, California. Tickets for the pay-per-view event are available for purchase on https://gustomusicllc.anywhereseat.com.

Melvin Riley is most notable for being a bandleader, singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter of Ready for the World. He also charted a lane as a solo artist with hits like, "Whose Is It", "What Makes a Man", "Ghetto Love", and "You Complete Me".

"My vision for Dance & Romance was to create a movement to connect music to heal the world and by aiding in the fight to find a cure for cancer. After reading an article in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, I learned that research for some of the most deadliest cancers are underfunded compared with others so I decided to use my platform to do my part. Additionally, quality education for all during Covid-19 has been quite challenging and the opportunity for HBCUs to fundraise has taken a hit. Being raised in a household of educators, I truly understand the importance of education. I opened the door to partner with the National Alumni of Alabama State University and Central State University to support their education efforts," explains Melvin Riley.

The mission of Alabama State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (NAA) is to promote the interests of Alabama State University and establish mutually beneficial relations between the University and its alumni, and assist in the advancement of educational opportunities for the University. The NAA gives both financial and non-financial support to the University through the ASU Foundation, the Admissions & Recruitment Office, athletics, and other programs and activities that promote the interests of the University.

Central State University, an 1890 land-grant institution, prepares students with diverse backgrounds and experiences for leadership, research, and service. The University fosters academic excellence within a nurturing environment and provides a strong liberal arts foundation leading to professional careers and advanced studies.

Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green is the founder of the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation, named in the memory of her late aunt, Ora Lee Smith. This world-renowned medical physicist has developed a groundbreaking cancer treatment which uses lasers and nanoparticles. Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green was named in USA TODAY's '100 Women of the Century' for her cancer-killing technology.

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